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S37 APC

1998 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

101,683 mi
Last recorded101,683 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS37 APC
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 101,683 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2026 101,683 miles

Front passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 101,649 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 101,642 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 101,069 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 101,069 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 99,459 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 98,196 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 94,591 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 93,314 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 91,291 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 88,091 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 88,091 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 84,237 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 81,120 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 77,869 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre perished

offside rear subframe bush deteriorated ( front bush )

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 6,992 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 6,992 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 64,968 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 64,968 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 63,654 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 61,322 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 57,881 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 55,133 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 51,745 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 48,914 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 48,914 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 45,825 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 42,781 miles

Front screenwasher jets are not working at full power.

How Reliable is the BMW 528?

Based on 168,696 MOT tests across 14,467 vehicles.

70.0%
Pass Rate
5,637
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
14,467
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,782
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,791
parking brake recording little or no effort 6,746
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,749
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,592
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S37 APC is a 1998 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

Across all 1998 BMW 528 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 118,565 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 528 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 11,782 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S37 APC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 528 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this BMW 528 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S37 APC registered?

S37 APC is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S37 APC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S37 APC shows 29 tests with a 75.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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